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Bankers hope that new tax policy will respect the role of tax-assisted community development programs in encouraging business investment in distressed areas.

The 2020 East Village Growth Cell TIF Housing Program will be launched on Monday, May 4, 2020. The East Village Growth Cell Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Housing Program is a 50/50 matching grant program which provides up to $15,000 of assistance to property owners of single-family residential properties for certain exterior building and site improvements within the boundaries of the East Village Growth Cell TIF…

In the weeks following the devastating wildfires that swept through California in 2020, FEMA approved a Direct Housing Program for eligible survivors in Butte County (DR-4558). Since then, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Individual Assistance has been working closely with FEMA Individual Assistance to address the housing needs of those survivors whose homes had been destroyed
Due to this partnership, as of January…

This new transitional housing program is designed to repair some of the harm inflicted on women of color.

D.C. Public Library
By James Forman Jr
Illustrated. 306 pages. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. $27
James Forman Jr. divides his superb and shattering first book, “Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America,” into two parts: “Origins” and “Consequences.” But the temptation is to scribble in, before “Consequences,” a modifier: “Unforeseen.” That is truly what this book is about, and what makes it tragic…

Author Richard Rothstein says the housing programs begun under the New Deal were tantamount to a "state-sponsored system of segregation," in which people of color were purposely excluded from suburbs.

The City of Ashland is currently undertaking an update of the five year strategic plan for spending Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. The development of this plan, otherwise known as the Consolidated Plan, takes place every five years to establish the goals and spending priorities based upon the needs of Ashland's low-moderate income residents
The City of Ashland receives around $175,000 in CDBG funds​ annually…

Oct 31, 2016 | Richie Bernardo, Senior Writer
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Urbanization might be the trend for much of the population, especially Millennials, but not everyone craves the bright lights and crowded spaces of a big metropolis. For those who appreciate fewer degrees of separation and want more bang for their buck, small-city life can be tough to beat
Small-city dwellers enjoy tighter networks, shorter commutes and…

Aug 28, 2017 | Richie Bernardo, Senior Writer
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Whether you’re joining the real-estate business or just looking for a place to put down roots, it’s important to take the temperature of the housing markets you’re considering before investing in a property. Home prices and rental rates vary widely across the U.S. based on supply and demand
But if you aim for long-term growth, equity and profit, you’ll need to look beyond tangible factors, such as square footage and style. Those factors…

Jul 25, 2017 | Richie Bernardo, Senior Writer
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College opens many doors. Besides providing invaluable cultural experiences and the opportunity to build lifelong connections, a college education can lead to better job opportunities and increase future earning potential. And the more degree holders earn, the more tax dollars they contribute over time, according to the Economic Policy Institute
One way to strengthen an economy…

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is committed to the Healthy People goal of eliminating elevated blood lead levels in children by 2020. CDC continues to assist state and local childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, to provide a scientific basis for policy decisions, and to ensure that health issues are addressed in decisions about housing and the environment.

Simple changes to the mortgage interest deduction can provide a big impact for millions of households. Comprehensive tax reform can save $241 billion over 10 years; build 2.4 million new affordable homes through the national Housing Trust Fund; or generate $3.3 million for new rental assistance programs. Spread the word! Unitedforhomes.org

When Paul Ryan, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, talks of social mobility, about helping struggling Americans move out of impoverished areas to give them greater opportunity, Shiva Daniels is the kind of person he has in mind.

A 2011 study by George Carter from the Census Bureau found that even when controlling for poverty, African Americans are dramatically more likely than whites to become homeless. According to the 2015 San Francisco Homeless Point-in-Time Count, African Americans make up only 7 percent of the general population, but are approximately 36 percent of people who are homeless. For adults, the systemic exclusion of people of…

Dec 19, 2016 | Richie Bernardo, Senior Writer
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Caring is one of the most intimate and human ways to connect with others. And it can be expressed in multiple ways — from helping an elderly person cross the street to fighting a house fire. But certain parts of America practice this virtue more than others
In order to identify those areas, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 100 most populated cities across 32 key indicators of a compassionate spirit. Our data set ranges from…

Feb 21, 2017 | Richie Bernardo, Senior Writer
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Often perceived as socially drab lawmaking centers, many state capitals actually are thriving hubs of activity and thus some of the most livable places in America. But not all state capitals are created equal. And though 17 of them are the largest cities in their states, the biggest population doesn’t always represent the best quality of life
So in order to determine what state capitals are worth, WalletHub’s data team compared all 50…

A group of Penn Law students traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Justice, and the Urban ...

MANSFIELD, PA—The Mansfield Auxiliary Corporation (MAC) has contributed $365,000 to the Housing Incentive Fund it established at Mansfield University in 2012. David Cummings, MAC Board president, s…

Glendale's Community Revitalization Division administers a Replacement Housing Program that will replace existing, owner-occupied, non-repairable residential...